Shenmu

Tranquil spot with several temples and fantastic views from the top of the mountain. As of May 2021, the park is temporarily closed.

Entry is limited to 800 visitors per day, including 400 in the morning and 400 in the afternoon.

The walled city of Gaojiabao was founded in the Ming Dynasty and has many historical sites, including old residences and temples, as well as the city walls and gates. Unfortunately you won't find any accommodation here, so it's best to come here on a day trip.

The ruins of a neolithic city, which flourished between 2300 BC and 1800 BC. A new archaeological museum opened at the site in November 2023.

The largest desert freshwater lake in China. Sadly, due to climate change and human activities such as coal mining, the lake has been shrinking since the 1970s. Nonetheless, it remain ecologically important and is a haven for rare birds. Since the 2010s, some serious efforts have been made to replenish the lake. For the visitor, various forms of water transport are available to explore the lake, and you can also go for a ride on a camel in the nearby desert.